Review the Declaration of Independence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Then, discuss republicanism and democracy in U.S. government. Explain what this means in regards to public policy, social issues and its effectiveness and efficiency. Do you feel that our current government structure very closely approximates the intent of the Founding Fathers? If not, should there or should there not be an effort to return to our origins? Why or why not?

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your points with scholarly references, appropriate citations, and full references at the conclusion of your post. Cite your sources in APA format. Review several of your classmates’ posts, and then, provide a substantive response to at least two of your classmates by Day 7. What, if any, additional information or insights might you share with them?

Reflections on Federal Environmental Policy
For your journal entry, you will explore aspects of your personal experience and/or beliefs regarding significant public policies and what you have learned in your readings. As you reflect, please address the following questions:
1. What are the current major environmental issues?
2. How do you feel about related policies?
3. What, if anything, has changed or is changing, and how does it affect you personally?
4. What were your thoughts prior to reading this week’s reading assignment?
5. How has your perspective been either reinforced or changed now...